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The First Presbyterian Church of Giddings, Texas was organized on April 28, 1876 with thirteen charter members under the direction of B.H. Behers, D.D. One of the charter members, Frank Morris, was responsible for constructing the present sanctuary in 1886. The Sanctuary has been in continuous use since that time, making it the oldest church building in continuous use in Giddings.
Organized: April 28, 1876.
Key Founding Members: Frank Morris (ruling elder and builder of the 1886 sanctuary).
Leadership: Organized under the direction of Rev. H. B. Burr and Rev. R. H. Byers.
Significance: The church building, constructed in 1886, is noted as the oldest in continuous use in Giddings. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1967n Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8150.)
